The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Admitted with Hypovolemic

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient admitted with hypovolemic shock.The nurse palpates thready brachial pulses but is unable to auscultate a blood pressure.What is the best nursing action?

• A) Assess the blood pressure by Doppler.
• B) Estimate the systolic pressure as 60 mm Hg.
• C) Obtain an electronic blood pressure monitor.
• D) Record the blood pressure as "not assessable."

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